Manuel Pellegrini and Mario Husillos have been acting swiftly in the transfer market this summer and that has seen punters back the team to snatch a surprise European spot this season.

The Hammers have brought in Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop, Lukasz Fabianski, Jack Wilshere and most recently Andriy Yarmolenko, with the arrival of Felipe Anderson from Lazio expected to be concluded in the coming days as well.

The signings of Fabianski (£7m), Diop (£21m) and Yarmolenko (reported £22m) have seen David Sullivan and David Gold splash the cash and back Pellegrini in the transfer market. Should Brazilian Anderson arrive, he could cost around £40m, obliterating the current Hammers transfer record.

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"They’re being backed to emulate Sean Dyche’s Burnley in their pursuit for a European tour – and with statement signings appearing at the London Stadium – it’s easy to see why this story is gathering pace."

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